The testing of exterior wall assemblies with combustible components such as plastics and foam plastic insulation is an important consideration in fire safety design. International building codes generally require full-scale...
The understanding of façades within the Fire and Life Safety (FLS) industry is evolving and, in fact, we can see clear progress in the overall “design” of exterior wall systems...
Officials at the Intersec trade show in Dubai announced that UAE-based construction suppliers will have to have their products tested for fire safety at a new government lab. The region’s...
Common Causes of Fires in Buildings The potential reasons for fire to start are numerous. However, fire needs three elements to start, and a chain reaction to keep it going...
Could you please explain some of the common causes for fires in Buildings in the Middle East? How can fire risks be reduced? Fires are mostly caused by human error...
BACKGROUND There have been numerous fires involving buildings with combustible cladding not just in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) but internationally. In most cases, the extent of damage to the...
The façade of a building is an architectural feature with functionality. Along with the function of keeping the weather and environment out, it also fulfils an important need of a...
Horrific fires involving the exterior walls of high-rise buildings have fueled debate over how to best mitigate rapid-fire progression on building exteriors. These fires represent a global challenge that begs...
Reena Mukerjee looked up in horror at the smoke billowing from the 27th floor of the building which houses her office her own Architectural firm ‘Reema Athreya and Boon’, located...
Design for fire safety is still in a nascent stage in India. There is now a growing demand for ‘fire-rated materials’ among the decision-makers in the Indian construction industry, particularly...
What are the impacts of façade design on the fire safety of buildings? There are quite a few impacts, such as falling debris and fire spread between buildings. However, the...
In a conversation with Window & Façade Magazine, Leigh talked about Tremco’s product range, their fire safety solutions for buildings, the market of fire safety materials in the Middle East,...
Cladding is one of the most important elements which ensures that the exterior of a building is protected from the elements of nature and potential sources of damage. Cladding extends...
In the last decade or so, rapid urbanisation has been witnessed throughout the world, thereby pushing developers to utilise space efficiently by building increasingly taller towers. 2014 was a landmark...
The terms “combustible”, “non-combustible” and “limited-combustibility” are frequently referenced as part of the debate surrounding Building Regulations in relation to fire safety in large parts of the world. These classifications,...
It is critical that all stakeholders fully understand the importance of a robust fire strategy for the success of a project within the built environment. Relevant stakeholders not only include...